Boom Box by WhatTheTeam
So the game is all about rhythm and reflexes, for one or two players, but it really is meant to be played by two players. We'll mainly explain the two players mode here. The main objective is to become the "BoomBox" (top right of the third screenshot) and reach the top score before the other player. In order to become the BoomBox, you first need to reach it, racing with your oponent. Switch the color of your avatar (graphics not acurate on the screenshot) with the A,B,Y,X buttons (matching the colors on screen and on the controller) to get through the waves of color moving towards you. You must also mind the platforms coming along with the waves and dodge them if you don't want to be pushed back.
When a player reaches the BoomBox, he becomes it. And he gets to launch the wave of colors (following the beats "guitar hero like") and choose the directions of the platforms launched. When the "challenger" reaches the BoomBox the two players then switch roles, and again, and again. The fact is: you only score when you are the BoomBox. There will be blood.
There is also an arcade mode for two players VS the computer, a training mode to practice your skill, and the same thing in singleplayer.
Pump up the volume, and get ready to rock!
The game is quite heavy, please be patient you won't regret it!
Have fun and tell us what you think!
PS: The game is really MEANT to be played with an Xbox 360 pad, try to get one to have a better game experience ;)
When a player reaches the BoomBox, he becomes it. And he gets to launch the wave of colors (following the beats "guitar hero like") and choose the directions of the platforms launched. When the "challenger" reaches the BoomBox the two players then switch roles, and again, and again. The fact is: you only score when you are the BoomBox. There will be blood.
There is also an arcade mode for two players VS the computer, a training mode to practice your skill, and the same thing in singleplayer.
Pump up the volume, and get ready to rock!
The game is quite heavy, please be patient you won't regret it!
Have fun and tell us what you think!
PS: The game is really MEANT to be played with an Xbox 360 pad, try to get one to have a better game experience ;)
| Windows | https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/19064729/Boombox.zip |
| XNA Framework (If needed) | http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=20914 |
| Original URL | https://ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-26/?action=preview&uid=22857 |
Ratings
| Coolness | 39% | 1564 |
| Overall(Jam) | 3.27 | 227 |
| Audio(Jam) | 4.13 | 10 |
| Fun(Jam) | 3.05 | 215 |
| Graphics(Jam) | 3.83 | 111 |
| Innovation(Jam) | 3.32 | 158 |
| Mood(Jam) | 3.42 | 130 |
| Theme(Jam) | 3.09 | 345 |
We hope for an Xbox version to come out soon :D.
where is the source code?
http://www.twitch.tv/vorpalgames/b/398054675
The GUI is slick, the graphics are beautiful and the premise is great. The music could be better suited to a rhythm game and it's a bit annoying when a white wall appears and fills the whole area so it's impossible to get through, but those are minor things. If you ever make a longer version of this, tweet me, because I will totally play it.
Giving you a sea of 5*s.
Apart from that, as I said I enjoyed the idea :) and the game is working and visually appealing. Good job !
i get it though... i like the game. good work.
You might turn a few people off with the need for an XBox controller the fact that XNA needs to be installed though (not to mention the fact that it doesn't run on Linux... automatic -100 points!)